If they are not then what is the difference between a religious person and a spiritual person?

It seems to me that a religious person follows and a spiritual person learns and experiences.

All Religions are basically man made, telling one what to believe and how to conduct ones life, according to the values within that particular religion, yes wolfshadow is correct in saying religious people follow certain disiplines, rules and regulations within a religious group.
Where as, finding your own unique spirituality,  one seeks to find the Cosmic force within ones self, learing experiences along the way, that relies purely upon your own innate  values and abilities and does not rely on anyone or anything to connect you to the Supreme Cosmic Energy we  sometimes call God or Great White Spirit.

Each persons spirituality is totally unique to them and, depending what an individual needs to experience and learn in this lifetime, can be completely different from another person walking this earth journey.
Therefore it is not for us to judge another, or to ridicule someone elses belief system, as I believe everyone is exactly where they need to be right now seeking their own spirituality, and if that means going through an organised religious group for now, then so be it. Before long the soul will awaken and will discover other avenues to travel in helping us reach enlightenment.

There certainly is a difference!

Light and love

Brenda

Too much talk  

Consider! If you are wrong what awaits you!